Address the considerations of race and gender in “Moonlight” in a way that suggests you are attempting to empathize with the characters / understand their ENTIRE situation in CONTEXT, which means considering their socio-economic backgrounds, the kind of community depicted in the film, the poverty / class situation. How does “Little” (Chiron) address the stresses of pressure from his peers, his mother’s addiction, pressure to become something he isn’t, etc. What does a small comfort like a bath look like for him? Who can he confide in? Where does he get relief?
Think also about the ways in which he is betrayed. Does Juan indirectly betray him? Kevin? His mother?
Is Chiron’s trapping in the end inevitable? How did he arrive there? What does coming of age look like for Chiron? Does he experience self realization? Kevin remarks that “this ain’t you” when he sees Chiron by the end. What does he mean? Is Chiron true to his character? Are we shaped / influenced by societal conditioning? How much autonomy do you think Chiron had growing up?
Incorporate some of the race information I sent and you may also include ideas from “Tough Guise” and Jackson Katz’ earlier TED Talk.
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